about here; in this neighborhood
mnemonics; art of memorizing; mnemonic device
God doesn't give with both hands; God does not give two gifts; heaven does not grant people more than one talent
to become excited; to grow lively
dissatisfied-looking; looking discontented
to fill in (field, entry, etc.); to fill out (form); to post a message (e.g. on a bulletin-board); to store; to write (data); to flash
to pry; to prize; to prise
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
continuously; throughout; in succession
to sit at a desk (to study); to set to work on revision, homework, etc.
to row a boat; to nod off; to doze off
to be to the point; to be pertinent
troublesome; difficult (e.g. customer, guest, child); laborious (e.g. task, dinner)
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
on the desk; theoretical; academic; armchair (e.g. plan)
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; congee
growth period (in children)
to be content; to have enough; to be happy; to be sufficient; to be satisfied
gyudon; rice covered with sliced beef, usu. with vegetables
to dish up; to arrange food (on a plate)
sukiyaki; thin slices of beef, cooked with various vegetables in a table-top cast-iron pan
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
no-holds-barred party; free and easy gathering
folding; collapsible; telescopic
to take the lead (of a group of people); to lead (a toast, cheer, etc.); to sing the leading notes of a song after which others join in
one more time; once more; once again
whaa whaa; sound of a baby crying
person of firm character; stable person; gutsy person
neglecting; leaving alone
katakana; angular Japanese syllabary used primarily for loanwords
lodging; relay station; post town; constellation; mansion (in Chinese astronomy)
in all sincerity; truthfully; honestly
burr (e.g. chestnut); bur; cupule; case
superintendence; supervision; administration
great rival; powerful enemy; archenemy